Description
A DIFFICULT section of the Centennial Trail, can be ridden
point to point, or out and back. The trailheads are about
12 miles apart. A very rocky and technical section of trail,
from Elk Creek a few rocky stream crossings start off the
trail as it winds up a canyon wall along Elk Creek with
spectacular views. As you approach Dalton the trail travels
along gravel roads and twin track for a time.
Directions:
From Deadwood Bicycles, exit left from
the parking lot and drive north through Deadwood. Connect
onto 14A and proceed straight out of town toward Sturgis, through
Boulder Canyon. Enter Highway I-90 East to exit #32. Turn right
and proceed several miles Vanocker Canyon, it will climb for several
miles. As within a mile of summiting, turn left onto Runkle Road
(FR 168) follow this gravel road for about 1 1/2 miles over some
ridges to the Centennial Trailhead sign.
Download a printable version of the Deadwood Bicycles Nine Nifty Rides.
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